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WeatherExpert® Light Commercial Packaged High Outdoor Air System
48LCH

Gas Heating / Electric Cooling Units with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant

6 to 10 Nominal Tons

The WeatherExpert® packaged high outdoor air system is a special configuration of WeatherExpert packaged rooftop unit that can operate with up to 100% outdoor air for ventilation or make-up air in light commercial applications. The WeatherExpert 48LCH includes new options that enable 100% outdoor air operation, including modulating low load protection valve to prevent refrigerant circuit issues at low loads, modulating hot gas reheat for dehumidification with supply air temperature control, 5:1 turndown modulating gas heat for a wide heating operating range, and the exclusive EcoBlue ™ vane axial supply fan a wide airflow range. All units include Carrier SmartVu™ controls for control flexibility, ease of setup and commissioning, and simplified troubleshooting.


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Performance Features

  • Exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 and Energy Star efficiency levels, as well as Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) criteria
  • 6, 7.5, and 10 ton nominal capacities with three-stage cooling capacity control
  • Up to 17.5 SEER and 20.8 IEER
  • 6 to 10 ton models have standard cooling operation up to 125 °F (52°C) and down to 40°F (4°C)
  • EcoBlue™ vane axial supply fan with ECM motor provides up to 3” of external static capability at up to 350 CFM/ton
  • Modulating hot gas reheat for supply air temperature control with dehumidification
  • Standard turndown (5:1) modulating natural gas heat with stainless steel heat exchanger and up to 100°F (37°C) temperature rise capability

Maintenance Features

  • SmartVu control provides service reminders and alarming capability
  • Factory installed suction and discharge pressure sensors, readable from the SmartVu control interface
  • Access panels with easy grip handles and tool-less filter access door
  • Hinged access panels on filter, control box, compressor, and fan motor compartments
  • Innovative, easy starting, no-strip screw feature on remaining service panels
  • Two-inch disposable return air filters
  • Direct drive evaporator fan motor eliminates belt maintenance
  • Standard condensate overflow switch alerts user to clogged condensate drains

Installation Features

  • Field convertible from vertical to horizontal airflow (accessory kit required for size 08-10)
  • Provisions for thru-the-bottom power entry capability as standard
  • Single point electric, gas, and controls connections
  • Full perimeter base rail with built-in rigging adapters and fork truck slots
  • Factory installed OAT, OARH, RAT, RARH, and SARH sensor
  • Factory supplied, field installed SAT sensor
  • SmartVu control provides application and control flexibility

Reliability Features

  • Scroll compressors with internal line-break overload protection
  • 24-volt control circuit protected with resettable circuit breaker
  • Permanently lubricated, direct drive supply fan motor
  • Totally enclosed condenser motors with permanently lubricated bearing
  • High-pressure switch protection
  • Refrigerant circuit pressure monitoring
  • Integral gas heat control system

Standard Limited Warranty

  • 15 years parts only heat exchanger - stainless steel
  • 5 years parts only compressor
  • 3 years parts only on ComfortLink controls
  • One year parts only on all other parts
  • Extended warranty packages available

Factory-Installed Options

  • High turndown (10:1) modulating natural gas furnace
  • Return air or supply air smoke detector
  • Return air carbon dioxide (CO2) sensor
  • High static direct drive supply fan motor
  • Duct pressure transducer for duct pressure control of supply fan speed
  • Building pressure transducer for zone pressure control of supply fan speed
  • Pre-coat or E-coat condenser or evaporator/HGRH coil
  • Louvered hail guards
  • Ultra low leak economizer with barometric relief
  • 4” filter rack with MERV 8 or MERV 13 filters
  • Powered or non-powered convenience outlet
  • HACR circuit breaker or non-fused disconnect
  • Through the base electric & gas connections
  • Double wall construction with galvanized steel liner over R4 insulation

Field-Installed Accessories

  • High elevation kit (2000-7000 ft) for natural gas furnaces
  • LP conversion kit for natural gas furnaces
  • Knockdown roof curbs
  • Modulating power exhaust
  • Supply duct cover for vertical to horizontal supply conversion (size 08-12)
  • Through the base electric & gas connections
  • 4” filter rack with MERV 8 or MERV 13 filters
  • Louvered hail guards
  • Return air or supply air smoke detector
  • Horn/strobe annunciator and remote test/reset station for smoke detector
  • Return air carbon dioxide (CO2) sensor

Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Models (48LCH)

Nominal Cooling Ton Size Cooling Stages AHRI Efficiency SEER (EER) Dimensions (in) LxWxH Gas Heat Input Range (MBH) Approx. Unit Weight (lbs)
6 3 20.5 88 x 59 x 41 70-140 TBD
7.5 3 19.8 116 x 63 x 57 80-160 TBD
10 3 20.6 116 x 63 x 57 120-200 TBD

AHRI = Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute
IEER = Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio

NOTES
1. Rated and certified under ARI Standard 210/240---06 or 340/360---07, as appropriate.
2. Ratings are based on:
» Cooling Standard: 80°F (27°C) db, 67°F (19°C) wb indoor air temp and 95°F (35°C) db outdoor air temp.
3. All 48LCH units comply with ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Energy Standard for minimum SEER and EER requirements..
4. 48LCH units comply with US Energy Policy Act (2005). To evaluate code compliance requirements, refer to state and local codes or visit the following website: http://bcap-energy.org

Performance Features

  • Exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 and Energy Star efficiency levels, as well as Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) criteria
  • 6, 7.5, and 10 ton nominal capacities with three-stage cooling capacity control
  • Up to 17.5 SEER and 20.8 IEER
  • 6 to 10 ton models have standard cooling operation up to 125 °F (52°C) and down to 40°F (4°C)
  • EcoBlue™ vane axial supply fan with ECM motor provides up to 3” of external static capability at up to 350 CFM/ton
  • Modulating hot gas reheat for supply air temperature control with dehumidification
  • Standard turndown (5:1) modulating natural gas heat with stainless steel heat exchanger and up to 100°F (37°C) temperature rise capability

Maintenance Features

  • SmartVu control provides service reminders and alarming capability
  • Factory installed suction and discharge pressure sensors, readable from the SmartVu control interface
  • Access panels with easy grip handles and tool-less filter access door
  • Hinged access panels on filter, control box, compressor, and fan motor compartments
  • Innovative, easy starting, no-strip screw feature on remaining service panels
  • Two-inch disposable return air filters
  • Direct drive evaporator fan motor eliminates belt maintenance
  • Standard condensate overflow switch alerts user to clogged condensate drains

Installation Features

  • Field convertible from vertical to horizontal airflow (accessory kit required for size 08-10)
  • Provisions for thru-the-bottom power entry capability as standard
  • Single point electric, gas, and controls connections
  • Full perimeter base rail with built-in rigging adapters and fork truck slots
  • Factory installed OAT, OARH, RAT, RARH, and SARH sensor
  • Factory supplied, field installed SAT sensor
  • SmartVu control provides application and control flexibility

Reliability Features

  • Scroll compressors with internal line-break overload protection
  • 24-volt control circuit protected with resettable circuit breaker
  • Permanently lubricated, direct drive supply fan motor
  • Totally enclosed condenser motors with permanently lubricated bearing
  • High-pressure switch protection
  • Refrigerant circuit pressure monitoring
  • Integral gas heat control system

Standard Limited Warranty

  • 15 years parts only heat exchanger - stainless steel
  • 5 years parts only compressor
  • 3 years parts only on ComfortLink controls
  • One year parts only on all other parts
  • Extended warranty packages available

Factory-Installed Options

  • High turndown (10:1) modulating natural gas furnace
  • Return air or supply air smoke detector
  • Return air carbon dioxide (CO2) sensor
  • High static direct drive supply fan motor
  • Duct pressure transducer for duct pressure control of supply fan speed
  • Building pressure transducer for zone pressure control of supply fan speed
  • Pre-coat or E-coat condenser or evaporator/HGRH coil
  • Louvered hail guards
  • Ultra low leak economizer with barometric relief
  • 4” filter rack with MERV 8 or MERV 13 filters
  • Powered or non-powered convenience outlet
  • HACR circuit breaker or non-fused disconnect
  • Through the base electric & gas connections
  • Double wall construction with galvanized steel liner over R4 insulation

Field-Installed Accessories

  • High elevation kit (2000-7000 ft) for natural gas furnaces
  • LP conversion kit for natural gas furnaces
  • Knockdown roof curbs
  • Modulating power exhaust
  • Supply duct cover for vertical to horizontal supply conversion (size 08-12)
  • Through the base electric & gas connections
  • 4” filter rack with MERV 8 or MERV 13 filters
  • Louvered hail guards
  • Return air or supply air smoke detector
  • Horn/strobe annunciator and remote test/reset station for smoke detector
  • Return air carbon dioxide (CO2) sensor

Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Models (48LCH)

Nominal Cooling Ton Size Cooling Stages AHRI Efficiency SEER (EER) Dimensions (in) LxWxH Gas Heat Input Range (MBH) Approx. Unit Weight (lbs)
6 3 20.5 88 x 59 x 41 70-140 TBD
7.5 3 19.8 116 x 63 x 57 80-160 TBD
10 3 20.6 116 x 63 x 57 120-200 TBD

AHRI = Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute
IEER = Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio

NOTES
1. Rated and certified under ARI Standard 210/240---06 or 340/360---07, as appropriate.
2. Ratings are based on:
» Cooling Standard: 80°F (27°C) db, 67°F (19°C) wb indoor air temp and 95°F (35°C) db outdoor air temp.
3. All 48LCH units comply with ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Energy Standard for minimum SEER and EER requirements..
4. 48LCH units comply with US Energy Policy Act (2005). To evaluate code compliance requirements, refer to state and local codes or visit the following website: http://bcap-energy.org